| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $131.62 | 8.355% | $142.6169 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.94 | 11.244% | $146.7753 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 7.787% | $184.8763 | $184.88 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.42 | 4.462% | $252.1922 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.42 | 5.479% | $72.1687 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.77 | 12.742% | $252.2828 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.97 | 9.287% | $225.0984 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.66 | $1,276.0106 | $1,276.02 | $1,276.05 | $1,276.10 | |